Financial Statement Analysis
This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to analyze and interpret financial data. This hands-on course provides insights into financial statements, accounting principles, and key metrics, preparing participants to evaluate business performance effectively.
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3 hrs 33 mins
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40 Lessons
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6.5 NASBA CPE Credits
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Language: English
The Financial Statement Analysis Course offers a practical approach to understanding and leveraging financial data. Through detailed lessons on the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows, learners will grasp the interconnectedness of financial documents.
The course explores essential accounting principles, liquidity and profitability metrics, and advanced concepts like EBITDA. Participants will also work through real-world case studies involving both publicly traded and private companies, applying their learning to real financial data.
Whether you’re new to financial analysis or seeking to enhance your skills, this course delivers the tools needed to analyze and communicate financial insights with confidence.
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In this course, you'll learn...
✅ Understand the components and purpose of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
✅ Learn how financial statements interconnect to provide a comprehensive view of business performance.
✅ Master key accounting principles, including the accounting equation, double-entry accounting, and depreciation.
✅ Analyze liquidity, profitability, and efficiency through metrics like EBITDA.
✅ Apply financial analysis techniques to real-world case studies, including data from public and private companies.
✅ Use provided templates and exercises to practice building and interpreting financial models.
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How you'll apply these skills...
- Evaluate the financial health of a company to support strategic decision-making.
- Communicate financial insights effectively to stakeholders, enhancing influence and impact.
- Use metrics and analysis to build persuasive business cases for investments or initiatives.
- Optimize resource allocation by interpreting financial data for planning and forecasting.
- Gain practical experience with tools and techniques to confidently handle financial data in professional settings.
Additional Info
📝 Format
3-6 minute videos, 8 quizzes, and a final exam
🖥️ Field of Study
Finance
💼 CPEs
6.5
📋 Prerequisites
You should have a basic knowledge of Excel (e.g. SUM, AVERAGE, etc.). If you’re not comfortable with Excel, we recommend taking our Microsoft Excel Bootcamp.
Access all courses starting at $25/month.